Uganda Airlines finalises A330-800 order with Airbus

11 April 2019

Uganda Airlines has firmed up its order for two A330-800 airliners, the latest version of the popular widebody airliner.

Fitted with the new Airspace by Airbus cabin, the A330neo will bring a range of benefits to the national carrier of Uganda and its customers, offering unrivalled efficiencies combined with the most modern cabin.

Uganda Airlines plans to use the A330-800 to build its medium and long-haul network with the aircraft offering cutting-edge technology along with more efficient operations

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Launched in July 2014, the A330neo family is the new generation A330, comprising two versions: the A330-800 and A330-900 sharing 99 per cent commonality.

It is is powered by Rolls-Royce’s latest-generation Trent 7000 engines and features a new wing with increased span and new A350 XWB-inspired sharklets.

The cabin provides the comfort of the new Airspace amenities including state-of-the-art passenger inflight entertainment and Wi-Fi connectivity systems, among others.